Students visited the Kasa Rasa 2 Integrated Waste Management Centre in Koramangala on 30 September 2026, to explore sustainable and decentralised waste management practices. Established by Saahas in partnership with BBMP Kasa Rasa, the centre demonstrates resource recovery and responsible waste management. During the visit, students learned how wet waste is converted into biogas, explored waste segregation at the Dry Waste Collection Centre, and discovered thermocol processing and textile recovery at the Circular Textile Lab. The visit also highlighted the challenges of bulk waste management and the importance of extending the life of materials through repair, reuse, and recycling, promoting a circular economy.

The Climate Action Cell, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), in collaboration with ESAF Foundation, launched the second School Edible Garden Project at Jaihind International School, Hongasandra, Bengaluru, on 24^th September 2026. The initiative aims to promote environmental education, urban agriculture, sustainable food systems, and hands-on learning among students by integrating edible gardening into the school environment.

A climate education session on Bengaluru’s urban water systems and stormwater management was conducted at Delhi Public School, North, Bengaluru, on 23 September 2026, engaging 54 students as part of the School Climate Club activities under the Bengaluru Climate Action Cell (BCAC). Facilitated by Mod Foundation under the Building a Resilient Bengaluru campaign, supported by Wipro Foundation’s Ecology Programme, the session used storytelling, guided activities, and hands-on learning to help students understand the movement of water through the city and explore how sustainable planning and design can contribute to a more water-resilient Bengaluru.

A cluster-level activity on climate and mental well-being was conducted by ACE – Addressing Climate Emotions at the GBA Head Office on 19 September 2026, engaging 104 students from 7 schools and PU colleges. Guided by Priya Vijay, Bhavna Vijay from ACE and Suraj from Climate action cell students explored climate challenges related to Waste, Water, Energy, Heat & Shade, and Biodiversity, expressing their thoughts, feelings, and ideas through creative zines using newspaper and magazine cuttings.

As part of the Climate Action Club, schools partnering with Thicket Tales are visualising their Science and Social Science concepts through Bengaluru. On 17th September 2026 at Bugle Rock Park, Basavangudi, students from Women`s Peace League explored different plants and animals, observed their habitats, and understood the role of living organisms within their surroundings bringing concepts from the NCERT Class 6 Science chapters “Getting to Know Plants” and “The Living Organisms and Their Surroundings” to life through direct observation in an urban ecosystem.

On 18 July 2026 the Bengaluru Climate Action Clubs (BCAC) 2026–27 programme was launched through a Principals and Teachers- Training Programme at Naukara Bhavan, GBA Head Office, Bengaluru. The session was organised by the Bengaluru Climate Action Cell, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Bengaluru Climate Action Cell Fellows, along with Climate Educators Network, Asar Social Impact Advisors, Thicket Tales, CMCA and Sparkling Mindz Global School, facilitated the training. Mr. Chandrashekar M.R., Joint Director of Horticulture, addressed the participants and extended support for the initiative. Suraj S K, Fellow, Climate Action Cell, shared the vision for the BCAC 2026–27 programme. The programme marked the beginning of another year of empowering schools to build a climate-resilient Bengaluru.

On Thursday, 24 June 2026 Students of the Bengaluru Climate Action Clubs (BCAC) participated in an educational visit to the Secondary Transfer Station (STS), HBR Layout. The visit, hosted by Climate Action Cell, provided valuable insights into waste segregation, recycling, and composting processes. It was an enriching experience that highlighted the importance of source segregation and sustainable waste management.

As part of its World Environment Day 2026 initiatives, the Climate Action Cell, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) conducted a Seed Ball Making Activity for students from Grade 8 to A Level at DPS Bangalore North Cambridge. The session was led by Mr. Chandrashekar, Deputy Director of Horticulture, GBA, along with Mr. Suraj, Climate Action Cell. Students learned about seed conservation, seed extraction techniques, and the importance of ecological restoration before participating in the hands-on preparation of seed balls. Nearly 200 seed balls were successfully made and will be dispersed in suitable locations after drying to support urban greening and biodiversity.

On 25^th March 2026, 54 students from the Climate Action Clubs of Delhi Public School North IGCSE visited the Naari Circuit e-waste centre, where women workers segregate metals from electronic waste. Representatives from the PCI Group of Sustainability explained the segregation process and highlighted how the initiative empowers women through dignified livelihood opportunities. The visit helped students understand the importance of responsible e-waste management and its impact on the environment and society.

A School Climate Action Plan workshop under Bengaluru Climate Action Clubs (BCAC) was held at the GBA Head Office on Jan 17. Facilitated by Sreeja Iyer and Sumati Vinay, the session brought together 13 school and college climate clubs from across Bengaluru. Students worked in theme-based teams on water, waste, energy, and greening using audit data and the Wizets platform. The discussions highlighted how school-level action can scale into city-wide movements through collaboration and advocacy. Nine clubs successfully created and uploaded their School Climate Action Plans to the BCAC portal.

Guardians of the Ghats – A Living Museum Experience On 29th of November 2025 An immersive workshop bringing Western Ghats biodiversity to life through real natural artifacts, field stories, interactive activities, and creative map-making. Hosted by the Climate Action Cell, GBA at St Joseph’s PU College, the session saw enthusiastic participation from 60+ students and teachers, guided by resource person Vishwa R Surya from Nature Scan.

Students across Bengaluru gathered for the Makkala Climate Action Sabhe 2025. Finalists shared solutions on Water, Waste, Energy, and Greening & Biodiversity. The event, led by the GBA Climate Action Cell, saw participation from 700+ students. A milestone in building a climate-aware, climate-active generation.

A second nature immersion session was conducted at Bugle Rock Park on 25/10/2026 with 36 students from Delhi Public School South.
This session highlighted biodiversity in a rocky urban ecosystem. Students engaged in a guided exploration to study microhabitats, native vegetation, and urban wildlife. They reflected on the impact of urbanization on ecosystems and compared park biodiversity with their school environment. The session concluded with students proposing practical greening solutions such as native planting, pollinator gardens, and composting systems.

A powerful step for ClimateAction - Lawrence Schools (HSR & Koramangala) launched their Climate Action Clubs with BBMP & CMCA — celebrating pourakarmikas, unveiling student logos, and pledging for a cleaner, greener Bengaluru!

Bengaluru’s young climate champions explored urban biodiversity at Sankey Tank and created Greening Action Plans — from planting native trees to composting & rainwater harvesting!

On 25 September 2025, a virtual session was held with educators to review Climate Club activities, discuss the Collective Climate Action Plan, and deliberate on the upcoming city-wide event. The session provided a platform to address queries and gather valuable insights to strengthen our collective climate efforts

On 18th August 2025, the BBMP Climate Action Cell hosted a Recognition Drive focusing on the four verticals – Water, Waste, Energy, and Greening. Special Commissioner Smt. Preeti Gehlot certified and honored 12 institutions for their commitment towards the climate action club initiative. The session featured experience sharing, learning exchanges, hands-on activities, and guidance for students on adopting small eco-friendly steps that create big impact.

When educators unite, change begins! On August 6, 2025 , 40 passionate educators from schools & colleges came together for the ‘Educators’ Exchange – Speak, Share, Strengthen’ From baseline assessments to welcome activities & audits across 4 key verticals, they shared real challenges, creative solutions & ideas that inspire.

Strengthening Climate Resilience, One Institution at a Time! On July 31st, the BBMP Climate Action Cell, in collaboration with DDPI (North), conducted an impactful orientation session with over 300 Pre-University College Principals. The session highlighted the complete journey of the Climate Action Clubs.

A coordination meeting chaired by Ms. Preeti Gehlot, IAS, Special Commissioner (FECCM), was held on 25 July 2025 at the BBMP Head Office. Representatives from DDPI, DDPU and working group organizations CMCA, Thicket Tales, and CEN came together to chart the next steps for the Bengaluru Climate Action Clubs (CAC) initiative in schools and colleges.

On July 5, the BBMP Climate Action Cell organized an orientation session for 45 educators, outlining the Climate Action Clubs structure, objectives, and actionable steps. Participants received hands-on guidance on audit procedures, digital tools, and community engagement strategies.